The Doctors of Edmonton West Animal Hospital

Dr. Sumeet Sharma

From his earliest memory, Dr. Sharma’s family always had pets that were loved as members of the family and he aspired to be a veterinarian from a very young age. During his 3rd year of university he rescued a puppy named ‘Suko’, whom he considered his first ever ‘own’ pet and would always miss her. His lifelong dream came true when he graduated as a veterinarian in 2003. Further, he completed his Master of Veterinary Science degree specializing in Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology and Obstetrics. He was awarded a university scholarship for achieving the highest grades in that department. Thereafter, he worked as a mixed animal practitioner for the next four years and conferred best field veterinarian award by I.S.S.A.R in 2008.

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Dr. Sharma returned back to school in 2010 to pursue a doctoral degree at University of Alberta, Edmonton. He passed his Clinical Proficiency Examination at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University, Massachusetts, and completed American Veterinary Medical Association’s ECFVG Certification program. Subsequently, he was awarded his Certificate of Qualification by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association. He attended special hands-on training sessions on Small Animal Emergency and Veterinary Dentistry at University of Calgary and University of Illinois, respectively. Before moving to Calgary to work as an associate veterinarian in a busy practice in 2014, he also worked at a small animal practice in Edmonton for a period of almost 2 years.

Dr. Sharma also continued his research efforts and has numerous scientific publications to his credit including papers in world renowned Journals from Elsevier and Wiley. He reviewed scientific papers for more than 30 Veterinary and Animal Sciences journals and is also on the editorial board of the several international journals of repute. He is an active member of AAFP (American Association of Feline Practitioners), Edmonton Association of Small Animal Veterinarians (EASAV), AbVMA (Alberta Veterinary Medical Association) and CVMA (Canadian Veterinary Medical Association). His special areas of interest include small animal dentistry, reproduction, endocrinology, and dermatology. When he’s not caring for your furry friends, he enjoys traveling, watching sports, and spending time with his family and of course with his dog ‘Toopy’ and cat ‘Binoo’.

Dr. Sharma’s philosophy is to provide high-quality health care using state-of-the-art technology and the latest in veterinary techniques in a friendly and supportive setting. He is very excited to open his practice where he can use his clinical skills gained in veterinary field over a period of 12 years. Passionate about treating pets like members of the family, he is confident to provide the kind of care you want for your pet.

Dr. Navjot Gosal

Dr. Gosal was born into a farming family in Punjab, India. He grew up taking care of his cows, buffalo, dogs, and fish. His desire to become a veterinarian took a leap forward when he realized there was no certified veterinarian in his neighbourhood to properly treat his sick and dying dog.

He graduated with Doctrate in Veterinary Medicine in 2003. To pursue his studies further, he completed a Master’s in Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology in 2005. He also represented his university on several occasions in Greco Roman-style wrestling. Before moving to Edmonton in the winter of 2008, he worked as a mixed animal veterinarian for 3 years. Very quickly, he finished the rigorous certification process to obtain the license to practice veterinary medicine in Canada and USA. He has been working as small animal veterinarian for almost 6 years in Edmonton and the surrounding area, taking care of people and their pets.

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He has authored and co- authored numerous research articles published in international peer reviewed journals, as well as refereeing submitted articles. He can also be heard on 630 CHED radio on Sunday at 7:00 AM hosting the show Pet Talks, and he routinely writes articles for the Ask a Vet column in Country Asides weekly magazine. When time permits, he devotes his time to his local and provincial associations. Currently he is serving as President of the Edmonton Association of Small Animal Veterinarians, as well as serving on the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association’s small animal advisory committee.

For his great enthusiasm and dedication to veterinary medicine in Past five years he was awarded “Young Veterinarian of the Year” in 2011 by the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association. For his academic achievements and meaningful contribution to the veterinary field he has also been awarded Fellow status by the American Academy of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, one of only six Fellows in Canada.

Dr. Gosal has called Edmonton his second home ever since moving to Canada and lives with his wife (who is a teacher) and 3 year old son. He is still trying to learn winter sports whenever he can. He has two dogs, 7 year old Jonny (labrador) and a 6 year old American Eskimo (Marshal).

When he is at work he enjoys the communication aspect of the job, while really getting to know people and their furry family members, and always tries to make it a fun and positive experience for everyone.

Dr. Tahir Sheikh

Dr. Tahir Sheikh is an experienced small and large animal vet. He was born and raised in Kashmir. His family owned a large piece of land and a plethora of farm animals and much-loved dogs and cats. After obtaining his Doctorate of Veterinary medicine in 1992 he also finished Master in Veterinary Pathology. He worked as a licensed Mixed animal veterinarian for 16 years before moving to Edmonton. After immigrating to Edmonton, he pursued further veterinary studies and obtained full General practice license from Canadian authorities.

He strives to provide the best possible care to our patients and clients, mainly through spays and neuters, vaccination, and other preventative care, and has a lot of experience helping pet owners through difficult times with their pets. Outside of the veterinary clinic, Dr. Sheikh enjoys jogging, badminton, table tennis, and spending quality time with his family. He volunteered with many non-profit NGO’s during the fatal earthquake of 2005 which , literally and figuratively, “shook the Kashmir Valley” and rescued hundreds of needy pets and their parents.